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The Ludloff osteotomy is one of the surgical procedures that is performed to address a mild to severe hallux valgus abnormality. When examined in the sagittal plane, it appears as an oblique osteotomy of the first metatarsal. It was first explained by Dr. Ludloff in 1918.  In this procedure, the first metatarsal …

The Killian-Jamieson diverticulum was first identified in 1983 by Ekberg and colleagues. It is located in the anterior wall of the cervical esophagus, distal to the cricopharyngeal muscle, and it can be diagnosed by endoscopy. Uncertain pathogenesis characterizes this unusual esophageal diverticulum.  In the cervical esophagus, Killian Jamieson’s Diverticulum arises …

A condition known as Panner disease affects the humeral head (upper arm bone). The lower arm is made up of the radius and the ulna. The flattening of the humeral end where it connects with the radius is known as panner disease. This region is known as the capitellum. Panner’s …

Kounis syndrome, also known as allergic angina, is a collection of coronary symptoms, including concomitant chest pain, brought on by mast cell mobilization as a result of sensitivity or a strong immunological reaction to a chemical or combination of drugs. The Kounis syndrome is quite uncommon. This disorder is defined as …

Rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis, or RPGN, is another name for pauci immune glomerulonephritis. It is a sickness involving the kidney and is defined by the rapid decrease of renal function. In situations with at least fifty percent or seventy-five percent of glomeruli, a crescent-shaped glomerular structure is also observable. Kidney biopsies …

Costen was the first to describe the temporomandibular joint condition in 1936. It is defined as “An umbrella term for a variety of clinical issues involving the temporomandibular joint, the masticatory muscles dysfunction, and related tissues, sometimes both”. Costen’s Syndrome is also one of these temporomandibular joint illnesses. It is a …

Neuromas are clusters of nerve cells that are surrounded by Schwann cells in nearly equal numbers. Palisaded Encapsulated Neuroma is one of the most common neuromas characterized by the proliferation of nerve fibers without any prior injury. The other is the traumatic neuroma, also known as the amputated nerve, which …

Wilckodontics, also known as PAOO (Periodontically Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics), is an innovative orthodontic procedure that corrects most patients’ teeth in three to eight months. This fast-track orthodontic treatment helps people get the straight, beautiful smile they want. This option is particularly appealing to adult individuals who do not wish to …

Lymphangiomatosis is a condition in which the lymphatic system develops a large number of tumors (lymphangiomas) or cysts. In this disease, It is possible to develop tumors that are not malignant but that invade the body’s tissues and cause symptoms such as discomfort, difficulty breathing, and more. Lymphangiomas are benign …

Jaccoud arthropathy is manifested by joint abnormalities that resemble rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but are actively correctable and lack bone loss on radiographs without contrast. The pathophysiology of Jaccoud arthropathy is still unknown, and definitive diagnostic criteria are not established yet. A localized inflammatory process in the periarticular soft tissues is identified as the …